Value Stream Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Location: Fully onsite at the Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility, United States. Travel requirements: 5%.

Company

hirify.global Water Technologies develops products and smart, connected water solutions for residential and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Lead daily Value Stream operations and continuous improvement activities for a Sheet Metal Fabrication shop covering CNC laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, welding, machining, and secondary fabrication.
• Supervise 35 direct reports, coordinate manufacturing priorities and resources, and ensure on-time shipment of customer orders.
• Drive Lean initiatives involving continuous flow, pull systems, workload leveling, waste reduction, standardized work, corrective actions, 5S, WPS, and quality tools.
• Ensure equipment reliability, safety, operational effectiveness, preventive auditing, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Build a cross-trained workforce through training plans and skills matrices, and facilitate tier meetings, engagement, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.
• Coach and evaluate employees, provide feedback, and make recommendations on development, advancement, and compensation while partnering with site leadership on future-state value stream initiatives.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience and manufacturing accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and execution of Lean projects and teams of considerable size, scope, and complexity.
• Experience managing costs, PC skills, manufacturing, inventory control, and production planning.
• Ability to lead and build effective teams, manage multiple projects and priorities, and apply leadership, facilitation, problem-solving, supervisory, and planning skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing and foundational Lean problem-solving tools.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, parts, and components within the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety, quality, labor standards, applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices.
• Ability to follow company policies and maintain productive, collaborative relationships; punctuality, dependability, flexibility, and adaptability are required.
• Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.

Nice to have

• Experience leading sheet metal fabrication operations, including CNC laser cutting and CNC press brake forming.
• Knowledge of non-code MIG/TIG welding, resistance spot welding, plate and sheet rolling, and manual machining.
• Understanding of CNC programming, nesting, setups, and changeover reduction.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including bend callouts, tolerances, and weld symbols.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment maintenance, tooling management, machine guarding, and safety requirements.
• Experience scheduling a high-mix fabrication shop supporting downstream assembly and welding operations.
• Technical degree, certification, or hands-on background in welding, machining, or sheet metal fabrication.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work in a manufacturing facility with scheduled hours communicated by the manager; the role requires standing for long periods, moving around the manufacturing floor, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds, and wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Team-oriented, supportive culture based on integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, transparency, communication, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, family-building benefits, paid maternity and paternity leave, 10 paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Professional development, educational reimbursement, fitness reimbursements, and employee discount programs.
• Permanent employment benefits apply only to permanent roles; the position is at will.